With the announcement of India's squad for Gautam Gambhir's inaugural series as head coach, significant transformations are already underway, underscored by Gambhir's influential presence in the selection process.

The appointment of Suryakumar Yadav, formerly Gambhir's deputy at Kolkata Knight Riders, as captain of the T20I squad, and the removal of 2024 World Cup vice-captain Hardik Pandya from all leadership roles signals the former India opener's assertive imprint on team captaincy. Jasprit Bumrah, on the other hand, is slated for a prolonged break, contrasting with the return of Shreyas Iyer to the ODI fold despite his absence from the BCCI central contract list.